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Kemba Walker had 18 points and eight rebounds, and the Bobcats ended an 18-game losing streak with a 91-81 win over the Bulls on Monday.

Gerald Henderson added 16 points and reserve Ben Gordon had 15 to help Charlotte end the second-longest skid in team history. It was the Bobcats' first win in their last 10 road games.

"We're a desperate team right now," Henderson said. "This losing streak has been very tough on us."

Charlotte fended off several rallies by the Bulls to win for the first time since Nov. 24.

Tied at 65 heading into the fourth quarter, Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap decided to try something different. "I put the playbook in the freezer and just let our guys go at them," he said.

Charlotte went on a 10-0 run to pad its lead as Bulls fans booed their inconsistent team and await the return of former MVP Derrick Rose.

Heat turns back Magic

ORLANDO — LeBron James had 36 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and the Heat slipped by the Magic 112-110 in overtime.

James scored eight in overtime, including two free throws that clinched it with 1.5 seconds left. Dwyane Wade had a dunk with 6.2 seconds to go to help Miami avoid what could have been its first three-game losing streak this season.

"They had some guys on the court that half the NBA never heard of, but those guys did an unbelievable job," Wade said.

Arron Afflalo scored 28 for the Magic and Nikola Vucevic set a team record with 29 rebounds as Orlando lost its sixth straight. The previous record was 28 rebounds by Shaquille O'Neal in 1993.

Game highlights: The host Spurs held the Nets to five points in the third quarter en route to a 104-73 win.